All Reviews for Hiking Tours

It was a great trip there and back. Everyone was really friendly and the driver engaged in conversation and made us all comfortable.

I have hiked many of the popular attractions here on Oahu like Diamond Head, Manoa Falls, and Koko Head, but they have nothing as elegant as what the Huakai Iki hike has. We booked our tour, and was informed that the check in location is at the Aloha General Store. We were greeted by our wonderful guides Keola and Holly. We started venturing off on the private roads owned by Kamehameha Schools, Bishop Estate. We had excellent views of the agricultural land, the coastline of Haleiwa, the mountain ranges of both the Ko'olaus and Waianae! We had learned so much Hawaiian historical facts, such as endemic versus native species of plants and animals, special trees and plants such as the Koa tree, ohia lehua, and the strawberry guava tree. Keola and Holly are excellent guides! The one thing that I highly valued is that you can ask them anything! They will tell you if they know about it, and if they don't they will either call you or email me and give you the answer! Many other tour guides on other hikes, tend to come up with excuses, or falsified facts. But not Keola or Holly. We had great views of the swimming pools (water ponds), nice high clouds, and wonderful native plants. This is the best hiking tour that I have been on by far. I will definitely go out with north Shore Eco Tours again, for their Huakai Nui Hike! Mahalo Keola & Holly!

I learned a lot about the history of the North Shore on this tour and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Our guides Keola and Holly were knowledgeable in Hawaiian history and culture. They have exclusive access to this trail and I highly recommend going on this tour as you will not get the chance to see the North Shore like this with anyone else. It was a real treat for me. I appreciated that Keola asked for permission to enter the hiking trail in a traditional way.The hike itself was wonderful. We saw a lovely lehua blossom on the trail! The area is home to a number of rare native trees that I will leave to you to figure the name of. This hike is not for people who are out of shape. You will get a workout on the hike! If you appreciate learning about Hawaiian culture with legitimate information shared, the natural beauty of the North Shore, and to spend a day of your vacation in nature, this hike is for you. Way better than a luau!

Best tour we have done! On time and very educational!

I participated in various tours on my first trip to Hawaii, and this was my favorite. I had some anxiety about the English tour, but the staff were friendly, called me by my name, and spoke in easy-to-understand English. They offered to lend us boots for hiking, but no one took them up on it, so my sneakers got muddy ^^; Now it's a funny story... As for the bicycles, it would be better to correct the description of them as mountain bikes. You only go downhill from Tantalus. The bicycles don't really fall into the mountain bike category either. But it was fun. I highly recommend it to anyone interested.

初ハワイでいろいろなツアーに参加しましたが、一番のお気に入りです。英語のツアーで若干の不安がありましたが、スタッフがフレンドリーで、名前で呼んでくれ、分かりやすい英語で話してくれました。ハイキングで長靴を貸し出してくれるのですが、誰も申し出なかったので、スニーカーがドロドロに^^;今となっては笑い話ですが…自転車は、マウンテンバイクという表現は正した方がいいですね。タンタラスの丘から下るだけです。自転車もマウンテンバイクのカテゴリーには入らないし。でも、楽しかったです。興味のある方には、ぜひ参加して頂きたいです。

My husband had been wanting to try this bike tour down the mountain for a while. Since we were at it, we decided to add a hiking component and participated in this tour. It's quite a survival-style mountain climbing experience, different from Diamond Head and Koko Head. It has a similar vibe to the Manoa Falls Trail, but since we were allowed to enter private land, it feels even more like a jungle (laughs). Along the way, we crossed rivers and ventured down paths without trails, which I think allows for a different kind of enjoyment away from the lively atmosphere of Waikiki.

The bike ride starts with a drive to the starting point. Riding through the wind is truly refreshing. Personally, I felt like I wanted to go a bit faster, but it was still fun. Having lunch at a viewpoint overlooking Waikiki is priceless! It's a nearly full-day itinerary, but I recommend it for those who are tired of the beach.

Please be aware that there is no Japanese language support at all, so be prepared when you get in the car. Our team consisted of 12 people, including two other families and two individuals, but we were the only Japanese. All conversations were in English. It felt like being thrown into an English conversation class right from the pickup car, which was quite stimulating (laughs). It's a shame that I couldn't enjoy it even more because I didn't understand English well.

Before entering the mountain, they ask if you want to wear rubber boots. None of us on our team raised our hands, and we ended up starting the hike in sneakers... which got quite muddy, leading to a shoe wash at the hotel (tears). If you dislike washing your shoes, please muster the courage to raise your hand and say, "I will wear rubber boots!"

I recommend this for families, couples, and groups. Create some wonderful memories!

主人が前からやってみたいと行っていたのが、このバイクで山を下るツアー。
せっかくならハイキングもつけてみようということで、今回このツアーに参加しました。
ダイヤモンドヘッドやココヘッドとも違う、なかなかなサバイバル系山登りです。
マノアフォールトレイルと雰囲気が似ていますが、こちらは私有地に入れてもらっているのでさらにジャングル感が濃いです（笑）
途中に川を渡ったり、道なき道を進んだり、ちょっとワイキキのウキウキ感とは離れて楽しめると思います。

バイクは車でスタート地点まで連れて行ってくれます。風をきって走っていくのは本当に爽快です。個人的にはもう少しビュンビュン走ってみたかった気もしますが・・・でも楽しかったです。ワイキキを一望できる高台で食べるランチはプライスレス♪
ほぼ１日がかりの行程ですが、海に飽きちゃった人にはおすすめです。

ポイントは一切日本語がありませんので、それなりに覚悟を決めて車に乗り込んでください。
私たちは他に２つのファミリー、個人参加の方が２名の１２名のチームでしたが、日本人は私たちのみ。会話はすべて英語です。お迎えの車の中から一気に英会話教室に放り込まれたような感覚でそれはそれは刺激的でした（笑）
きっと英語が分かればもっともっと楽しめるのにな～というのが残念です。

山に入る前に、長靴をはきますか？と聞かれます。私たちのチームは誰も手をあげなくて、何だかその流れで私たちもスニーカーで山登りに突入したのですが・・・・かなり泥んこになりホテルで靴洗い（涙）
靴洗いが嫌な方は勇気を持って「長靴はきます！」で手を挙げてくださいね。

ファミリーにもご夫婦にもグループにもおすすめです。楽しい想い出を作ってください！

this day out is well worth it. our guide Terii was very enthusatic about Hawaii its culture, history, forna etc. The highlight would have to be swimming with the turtles at the end. The day is extremely organised, good food, heaps of snacks etc.

We enjoyed this hike very much. The shuttle pick up from our hotel was great, as we did not have a rental car. The driver was kind and helpful, even though we did have trouble understanding him at times. He was on time for pick up at our hotel and on time for pick up after the hike. We would recommend this tour!

Whole day excursion, Was wonderful! Our guide Terii was very informative about things of Hawaii and he was with us the whole day able to answer questions about most anything ;)

Participated on October 2nd. A must-see for LOST fans. You can enjoy that bamboo grove. Walking through the bamboo thicket is interesting and addictive. The tour is all-inclusive. They provide all the necessary gear, water, and snacks. (The dried fruit and nuts are delicious. Eating them while exercising is super tasty because they're sweet and salty.) They even came to pick us up before the scheduled time. The guide was kind, cheerful, and explained everything well; he was very serious and the best. I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the tropical rainforest. The view of the mountains from the Manoa residential area is also lovely. The difficulty level is adjusted to the participants' fitness, so I think there's no need to worry.

１０月２日参加。LOSTファンは必見。あの竹林が堪能できます。竹やぶの中を歩いて行くのが面白くてヤミツキになりそう。ツアーは至れり尽くせり。必要な装備に水、おやつ等ばっちり。（このドライフルーツとナッツが美味しい。運動中に食べると甘くて塩からいので超〜〜美味しい。）迎えも時間前に来てくれました。ガイドは親切で陽気で説明も良く、大変真面目な方で最高でした。熱帯雨林の美しさに圧倒されました。マノアの住宅地から観る山並みも素敵です。難易度は参加者の体力に合わせてくれるので、心配無いと思います。

We had an incredible time during our adventure! Our guide, Jeremy, was very knowledgable about Hawaii and patient with slower patrons. 100% would recommend this to everyone!

My family had a great time hiking and downhill biking. Our tour guide, Josh (a high school teacher), was very helpful and informative. We'll do again next time visiting Oahu. Thank you.

So much fun. Our guide was fabulous. He knew everything Hawaii related. All the activities were amazing. And all we had to do was show up and participate. I'd recommend this tour to anyone who wants an active Hawaii experience. I learned so much on our hike.

I wanted to experience the forest impression that stays with you later, so I decided to join this tour in Hawaii by myself. The other Japanese-language tours didn't fit my schedule, so I joined this English one alone. They provided everyone with rubber boots. When asked what size I wear, I said 8, which fit perfectly (I wear 24 cm). They also allowed exchanges. There were some muddy areas, but since it was a stream over hard volcanic rock, walking was easy. I crossed the stream a few times and it reminded me of my childhood, splashing my feet in the water. Since I was wearing rubber boots, it was no problem. At the end, we took commemorative photos at Mano Falls. Although the tour was in English, the guide was also good at Japanese. The Aussie group with me ended up with muddy bottoms from the mud. I wonder why? Maybe everyone else was fine. It was a lot of fun. I also got to experience the aroma of the coffee forest.

海外では後になって森の印象が残るので、ハワイでも行ってみたくて一人参加しました。ほかの日本語版ツアーは時間が合わず、英語版のこちらに一人参加になりました。長靴を全員に貸してくれました。何インチといわれ8と答えジャスト（私は24cm）すこし大きめでいいみたい。交換もききました。ぬかるみもあったけど、火山の硬い岩のうえの渓流なので、歩くのは簡単でした。数回小川をまたいだけど、こどものころを思い出し水の中に足を突っ込んでちゃぷちゃぷと。長靴なので平気。最後にマノウの滝で記念撮影でした。英語だけどガイドさんが日本語もじょうずでした。いっしょのオージーのグループはぬかるみでおしりがどろだらけでした。なんでかなあ？たぶん、みんな普通はだいじょうぶ。楽しかったですよ。コーヒーの森のかおりも経験できました。

Very nice views..pretty easy to hike..and the views were spectacular

On the day of the tour, there were about 15 people in the group, and we were the only Japanese participants. The location was accessed from quite a distance before the usual entrance to the Manoa Falls hike. I was a bit worried because the tour reviews mentioned walking silently like in military training, but in reality, we progressed at a comfortable pace that matched the participants, and the guide provided very detailed explanations about Hawaii's nature and wildlife at various points, which was truly enjoyable☆☆

We walked near a stream to reach the waterfall, so the sound of the water was soothing, and I felt relaxed by the sounds of birds and the wind. This route is different from the Manoa Falls hike, and the waterfall at the end is also different. On the way back, we returned through a bamboo grove. Since there are muddy areas and we crossed a river, I recommend borrowing rubber boots at the beginning. It felt a bit adventurous and was a lot of fun! With rubber boots, you can proceed without worrying about water or mud.

The tour is not specifically for Japanese speakers, and the guide does not speak Japanese, so I think having some English skills would enhance the experience. However, since this hike goes through private land and is a route you can't access on the usual Manoa course, I highly recommend it for those who love Hawaii's nature. It is truly healing and a lot of fun!

I think you'll enjoy communicating with various participants as you climb together! I definitely want to participate again next time♪

当日は大体15人ぐらいのグループで、日本人は私たちだけでした。
場所は通常マノアフォールハイキングに行く入口よりかなり手前からマノアに入ります。ツアーの体験談に軍隊の訓練のように黙々と歩くと書いてあったので、少し心配でしたが、実際はツアーの参加者のペースに合わせて無理なく進み、所々でガイドさんがとても丁寧にハワイの自然や動物について説明してくれて本当に楽しかったです☆☆
また、小川の近くを歩いて滝まで行くので、水の音が心地よく、鳥や風の音にも癒されました。
マノアフォールハイキングとは違うコースで、ゴールの滝も違いますし、帰り道は竹林を戻りました。ぬかるんでいる所や、川を渡ったりするので、始めに長靴を借りる事をオススメします。少し冒険みたいな感じですごく楽しかったです！長靴だと水や泥も気にせずどんどん進めます。
ツアーは日本人向けではなく、ガイドさんも日本語は話せないので、ある程度英語が出来たほうが楽しめるとは思いますが、私有地を行くハイキングで、マノアの通常のコースとは違い自分では行けないコースなので、ハワイの自然が大好きという方には是非オススメしたいです。本当に癒されます、そしてすごく楽しい！
ツアーの参加者と協力しながら登ると思うので、いろんな方とコミュニケーションが出来て楽しいですよ！
次回もまた是非参加したいです♪

I participated with my father.
Although the weather was unfortunate, I felt a bit moved when we finally reached the waterfall!
The guide spoke entirely in English. Since I only understood a little, I couldn't follow the explanations during the hike, but walking through the jungle was fun.
After the hike, we raced down the paved path on mountain bikes.
It was a cold day, so the wind while biking was very chilly, but I think it would have felt amazing if the weather had been nice.

父と参加しました。
あいにくの天気でしたが、滝までたどり着いたときは少し感動しました！
ガイドはすべて英語です。片言しかわからない為ハイキング途中の説明とかはわかりませんでしたが、ジャングルの中を歩くのは楽しかったです。
ハイキングの後、マウンテンバイクで舗装された道を駆け抜けました。
寒い日だったので、自転車での風がとても寒かったですが、天気がよければ最高に気持ちよかったと思います。

Enjoyed getting off the beaten track, the hike is fairly easy, but expect to get a little muddy. The bike ride takes you up into the hills above the city so you get a great view out over Waikiki and Diamond head.

These guys a re amazing! Jeremy picked us up on time, drove safely to get us to the top of the mountain, and then guided us down before feeding us a tasty and healthy lunch, and the. Took us us to the most amazing rainforest I have ever seen. There was no other hikers to have to negotiate around! It was a highlight of our trip! A must do in Oahu. My parents and Aunty and uncle were with us and loved it also. We could stop and take as many photos as we wanted because there is no rush!

This was one of the best parts of our vacation! We had so much fun and it was very easy in terms of transportation and everything else. The tour guide was just amazing very insightful and even gave us more tips on what to do in our remaining days. I would definitely recommend!!!

What an amazing outdoor experience! This hike is a must do if you'd like to get a better understanding of the hidden nature Hawaii has to offer. Our guides, Keola and Marcella, shared a wealth of knowledge and gave us an unforgettable and valuable tour of the forested region of Oahu. Some parts of the trail are strenuous, so be prepared with some good hiking shoes/boots and plenty of water. We also had the opportunity to taste the fruit the trail had to offer, simply delicious. I highly recommend trying this hike if you plan on visiting the North Shore.

This time, I participated with my 8-year-old son, and everyone else, including the guide, was foreign. Naturally, all the explanations were in English, so it was a bit confusing, but we managed somehow.

The eco-hiking was a bit fast-paced, so even if your child can ride a bike, it might be tough for smaller kids.

In the afternoon, we went mountain biking, and it was refreshing! Since we were riding on regular roads, we decided to request a trailer for safety, which was the right choice! One of the children from another family seemed scared going downhill and kept falling behind. My son really enjoyed it and said he wants to go again! The sandwiches we had for lunch were also delicious.

今回、8歳の息子と2人で参加しましたが、私達以外はガイドさんも含め
全て外国人の方てした。
当然、全て英語での説明なので、ちんぷんかんぷんでしたが、
何とかなりました。
エコハイキングは、若干歩くスピードが早めなので、
自転車に乗れても、小さいお子さんには辛いかもしれません。

午後からマウンテンバイクでしたが、これは気分爽快でした！
普通の車道を走るので、安全を考え
トレーラーも申し込みましが、これは正解でした！
他のファミリーで来ていた子どもさんが、下りで怖かったのか、
ずっと遅れがちになってしまってました。
息子はかなり気に入ったようで、また行きたい！
と喜んでました。
お昼に配られたサンドイッチも美味しかったです。

This was probably our favorite thing we did in Hawaii. Matteus (sp?) took us on an amazing jungle hike and even took photos along the way. We ended up and an awesome waterfall that you could never find on your own. The downhill bike ride was fun too, despite the pouring rain.

My husband and I took our 11 and 10 year old daughters. We ALL loved this hike. It was longer than I expected, but definately worth it! I really recommend the boots to avoid ruining your shoes. The hike can get a little tough, but if I did it...anyone can! Have fun and wait for the big surprise.

Awesome day, guides were amazing and very informative, well worth the money, don't forget to take an underwater camera too

Shuttle got us there no problem. We enjoyed our time and it was helpful to have water & a map! Probably better than using a cab or bus.

We participated as a family of five, including my 8-year-old son. On that day, there were a total of 13 participants, including two groups of two people from Japan, two young girls from Mexico, and a couple from Los Angeles.

Once we boarded the bus, the guide started speaking in natural-speed English, which might be a bit confusing for those who are not confident in their English conversation skills. However, I believe the activities can be managed through gestures and body language.

In the morning, we went downhill mountain biking, and in the afternoon, we hiked.

The downhill biking was exhilarating and very refreshing. Some other reviews mentioned that the speed was lacking, but considering there were 13 of us, including children, and the road had some cars and many curves, I thought the speed was just right.

We had lunch, including sandwiches, in a quiet park in front of a residential area. The vegetables looked fresh and were delicious. Various types of dried fruits and nuts were packed in zip-lock bags, which tasted great after the exercise outdoors.

After a short move, we took a bathroom break at another park, then changed into rubber boots and put on waist pouches before setting off for the hike.

At the entrance of the hiking trail, the sun was shining, and I quickly started to sweat, but soon we entered the shade of the trees, which was comfortable.

Overall, I think the hike involved quite a bit of physical activity. For those who don't usually exercise, it might feel tough.

I was worried about my son, but he seemed to enjoy it, sticking closely to the guide (even though he didn't understand English) and kept pace until the end.

At one point, the guide told him, "Don't step on my heels. Thank you," which made us laugh.

In the summer, there might be more mosquitoes, but during our breaks, I only got bitten once.

I wanted my children to experience something beyond just the beach and shopping, in an environment where only English was spoken, so this was a very enjoyable activity for our family.

8歳の息子を含む、家族5人で参加しました。この日の参加者は他に、日本の方2組2名と、メキシコからの若い女の子2名、ロサンゼルスからのカップル2名の、計13名でした。

バスに乗り込んだら、早速ガイドさんがナチュラルスピードの英語で話されるので、英会話の苦手な方は戸惑うかもしれませんが、アクティビティ自体は、身振り手振りの意思疎通で、やっていけると思います。

まず午前中にマウンテンバイクでダウンヒル、午後からハイキングでした。

ダウンヒルは景気も良く、とても爽快でした。他の体験談で、スピードが物足りないと書いておられましたが、子供を含む13名もおりますし、少しですが車も走っている道路で、カーブも多いので、ちょうどよいスピードだったと思います。

静かな住宅前の公園のようなところで、サンドウィッチなどのランチを食べました。野菜も新鮮そうで美味しかったです。
いろんな種類のドライフルーツやナッツが、ジップロックに入っていて、これが運動後のアウトドアで、とても美味しく感じられました。

少し移動して、別の公園でトイレタイム、また少し移動して、長靴に履きかえてウエストポーチを身につけ、ハイキングに出発です。

登山道入り口は日差しもあり、みるみる汗が流れてきましたが、そのうち木陰に入ってきて、快適でした。

ハイキングは、全般的に結構な運動量だったと思います。日ごろ、体を動かすことの少ない方だと、きつく感じるかもしれません。

我が家も、息子が心配でしたが、楽しいのか、終始ガイドさんにピッタリくっついて（英語はわからないのに）、最後までペースを崩すことなく歩けました。

途中、ガイドさんに、「僕のかかとを踏まないでね。サンキュー」と言われていました（笑）

夏だと蚊がもっと多いのかもしれませんが、休憩時に、1か所さされただけでした。

子供たちに、ビーチや買い物だけではない、また英語しか通じない環境を体験させたかったので、我が家にはとても楽しいアクティビティでした。

This was a very very fun day. We got married on Thursday and spent Saturday on this tour and couldn't have asked for a better day. The guides were very knowledgeable and interested in our taking away a lot from the experience.

A word about the exertion level, the hiking is the most strenuous part of the day, but done at a pace that almost anyone can easily match. We are in our 50's and in good shape for our age and never felt pushed or overly challenged. That said, you'll know at the end of the day you had done more work than sucking down cocktails at the hotel pool.

Just do it.

I didn't know what to expect when I booked this tour since I was going solo. The staff is very friendly and on time. The first part of the tour is the hike up the Manoa valley 5 miles south of Waikiki. Highly recommended to wear long sleeves and pants if you don't like mosquitoe bites. The hike itself is fairly easy. Very doable for any age. The trip to the waterfalls itself is more enjoyable than when you get there.
The second part of the tour is the 5 mike downhill bike ride. I know, it sounds more daunting than it is. I haven't bike for almost 20 years but got the hang of it right away. You won't really need to pedal much as it is mostly downhill, rather you will need to use your brakes a lot. Fantastic view of downtown Waikiki and Diamond head crater.
Overall, I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for some adventure outside of the beach. Great experience!!!

I heard from an acquaintance that riding a mountain bike on Tantalus Hill feels great, so I signed up for this tour without thinking too much about it. When the van came to pick us up and we got on, the driver suddenly started talking to us in English, and then everyone else who got on was a foreigner, leaving my husband and me completely confused... We just felt like we had to go along with it.

As for the tour itself, the trekking was a bit hard, and the mountain biking would have been more fun if it had been a little faster. Later, when I checked the details, it clearly stated that it was an English-guided tour. If I could understand English a bit better, it would have been even more enjoyable.

知り合いからタンタラスの丘をマウンテンバイクで走ったら気持ちいいよって聞いたのであまり深く考えないでこのツアーに申込みました。
迎えのバンが来て乗り込んだらドライバーの方がいきなり英語で話しかけてきてそのあとに乗ってきた人たちもみんな外国人で私たち夫婦は、ちんぷんかんぷんで・・・
とりあえず、ついていくしかないってかんじでした。
ツアー的には、トレッキングは少しハードでマウンテンバイクは、もう少しスピードが早くても面白かったですね。
後で詳細を見たら英語ガイドって、はっきり書いてました。
もう少し英語が理解できたらもっと楽しかったのにね。